How many renters in Byron, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.5% (±15.7 points) of renting households in Byron, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.5% (±15.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.9% (±15.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±6.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Byron
| Share of income spent on rent | Byron | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 19.2% (±10.5 points) | 25.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±10.2 points) | 14.4% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±8.5 points) | 10.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.6% (±13.7 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.6% (±3.3 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.9% (±15.3 points) | 29.0% | 39.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Byron against Ogle County, its state and the nation
| Byron | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.5% (±15.7 points) | 38.0% (±6.6 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.9% (±15.3 points) | 29.0% (±5.9 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±6.5 points) | 24.8% (±2.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,357 (±$20,319) | $43,670 (±$6,501) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $929 (±$83) | $936 (±$37) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Byron, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ogle County (38.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ogle County, Byron ranks 13 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1185 of 2,503.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Byron
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byron | — | 41.5% (±15.7 points) | — |
| Byron Township | 3.1 mi | 37.1% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Marion Township (Ogle County) | 3.4 mi | 11.7% (±11.4 points) | Lower |
| Rockvale Township | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±60.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stillman Valley | 4.6 mi | 20.0% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leaf River | 7.0 mi | 44.1% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leaf River Township | 7.0 mi | 44.1% (±27.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Scott Township (Ogle County) | 7.9 mi | 5.3% (±37.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oregon | 8.3 mi | 38.8% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Marion Township (Ogle County), IL (11.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Ogle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Buffalo Township | 44.8% (±21.9 points) |
| 8 | Rochelle | 44.7% (±11.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Leaf River | 44.1% (±27.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Leaf River Township | 44.1% (±27.8 points) |
| 11 | Mount Morris | 42.8% (±25.5 points) |
| 12 | Flagg Township | 41.8% (±10.5 points) |
| 13 | Byron | 41.5% (±15.7 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Creston | 38.8% (±29.5 points) |
| 14 (tie) | Oregon | 38.8% (±18.3 points) |
| 16 | Monroe Center | 37.9% (±66.1 points) |
| 17 | Hillcrest | 37.7% (±44.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Byron Township | 37.1% (±15.1 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Oregon-Nashua Township | 37.1% (±17.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Ogle County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Byron
Are renters in Byron rent-burdened?
41.5% of renting households in Byron pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Byron spend on rent?
The median renting household in Byron, IL spends 27.4% (±6.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Byron city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Byron city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Byron city, Illinois
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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